breakfast is offered. kids age 11 and under stay with a parent at no extra charge. set in a leafy residential neighbourhood and with views of hobson bay, this relaxed hotel lies a 9-minute walk from a bus stop, and 3 km from both auckland art gallery and the revolving restaurant of sky tower. room service is available. featuring city or bay views, the unfussy rooms provide free wi-fi, flat-screens, safes and minifridges, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. parking is complimentary. there's a casual restaurant, and a bar with outdoor seating. some have balconies, while studios and 1- to 2-bedroom apartments add living areas and kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Auckland Airport 36 min
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki (8 min) Vast array of national & international art, plus Maori works, in a château-style 1800s building. Takarunga / Mount Victoria (27 min) Grassy volcanic hill featuring walking trails, a live music venue & panoramic harbor views. Auckland War Memorial Museum (14 min) A fine neoclassical building & memorial containing a permanent collection & temporary exhibits. New Zealand Maritime Museum (9 min) Museum exploring the country's seafaring history through exhibits & sailing trips on replica ships. Auckland Domain (12 min) Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano. SkyCity Auckland (13 min) Popular destination featuring a casino with over 100 table games, plus upscale restaurants & hotels. Sky Tower (11 min) Landmark 60-story tower featuring panoramic views, bungee jumping & a high-end revolving restaurant. Albert Park (7 min) Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues. Cornwall Park (10 min) This tranquil, grassy park with a cafe & creamery is popular with runners, bikers & picnickers. Auckland Zoo (12 min) New Zealand's largest zoo, with 130+ species & nearly 900 animals in a range of exhibits. AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk (11 min) Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (8 min) Aquatic life habitats are explored via glass viewing tunnels, displays & shows at this site. Museum of Transport and Technology (10 min) Interactive zones & exhibits on a 40-acre site including original 1877 pump house & Kiwi cars. Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill (14 min) This 182m-tall volcanic peak with a road to its summit features an obelisk & an observation area. Downtown Ferry Terminal (7 min) Landmark 1912 terminal featuring Edwardian Baroque architecture & a contemporary pier area. |